- Criminal DefenseThere must be enough evidence presented against the defendant to prove that these elements are more likely to be true than not true. Although this is less than the burden of proof in criminal law (proof beyond a reasonable doubt), it can still be difficult to meet without assistance from an attorney. An attorney can help you collect evidence and present it in a way that is clear and compelling for an insurance company, judge or jury.
- DUI/DWICar accidents: motor vehicle accidents are often caused by driver errors and negligence, such as speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving and reckless driving.
- Wrongful DeathWhen someone else’s negligence causes the death of your loved one, you need legal help. A wrongful death claim could give your family the monetary compensation you need to cover funeral expenses and burial costs, medical bills, mental anguish, and other damages. Consult an experienced Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer after the unexpected, accident-related death of a family member for assistance with your claim.
- Traffic ViolationsTrucking accidents alone account for almost 2,000 accidents each year. Fatigued driving, speeding, distracted driving, and navigating unfamiliar roads lead to an excessive amount of car and truck collisions each year. If you’ve been injured in an accident with a semi truck, you’re best chance at compensation is hiring a New Mexico truck accident lawyer as soon as possible.
- Assault
- HomicideIf negligence didn’t cause your loved one’s recent death, perhaps the intent to harm did. Intentional acts such as homicide could give rise to wrongful death claims for surviving family members. You may have to wait until the conclusion of a criminal case against the defendant to pursue compensation through a civil case. The courts will toll your deadline to file until after a criminal case concludes. In a wrongful death claim involving intent to harm or kill, families are often eligible for punitive damages in addition to compensatory ones.
- Hit and RunOptional – This policy add-on can protect the driver from having to pay out of pocket after a collision with a driver who does not have car insurance, or enough insurance to cover damages. It can also cover damages after a hit-and-run accident.
- Sexual HarassmentEmployment law. Work injury cases can involve several employment laws, such as state-mandated workers’ comp benefits, sexual harassment laws and timeframes for filing injury claims.
- Premises LiabilityWhen a landowner is negligent in the care and maintenance of his/her property, and someone else suffers an injury because of it, the victim may have grounds to file a premises liability claim. New Mexico premises liability law holds negligent property owners responsible for accidents in certain circumstances.
- Construction Litigation
- Property DamageNew Mexico is a fault car accident state. This means the person at fault for the accident will be financially responsible for everyone else’s damages. The at-fault driver’s auto insurance company will generally cover losses such as medical bills and property damage, up to the policyholder’s maximum coverage. At that point, the victims’ insurance companies may cover anything left over.
- Personal InjuryWhen you or a loved one suffer an injury through no fault of your own, call a local New Mexico personal injury attorney, you can trust to advise you of your legal rights as an accident victim. The Fine Law Firm is proud to call New Mexico home for over forty years and is both locally and nationally recognized for excellence.
- Medical MalpracticeIf you suffered an injury and believe a medical professional’s negligence may be the cause, discuss your case with an Albuquerque medical malpractice attorney. Though not all negligence is malpractice, if a reasonable and prudent doctor would not have acted the same way under the circumstances, the medical professional in question may be guilty of malpractice. In these cases, patients may qualify for compensation through the civil system.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesDog bites. In New Mexico, owners are liable for injuries caused by their dog if the victim can prove the owner “should have known†the animal was dangerous.